Are women really inferior to men in science and technology? Are girls more feeling oriented then logic oriented and therefore not fit for the sciences? Does a woman need to give up on having a successful career if she wants to have a family? And are careers in science and technology appropriate for men only?
The Bloomfield Science Museum is proud to be participating in Project TWIST: Towards Women in Science and Technology, a project aimed at encouraging young women to choose to study and later pursue careers in science and technology. The project is sponsored by the European Union, and is a cooperative effort of museums all over Europe as well as other European organizations.
Throughout the course of the project new activities will be developed for the public and for the educational system, as well as new displays on the subject at participating museums. The goal of all of the initiatives is to raise awareness among youth, parents, and teachers and among the public at large about the importance of fair representation of women in the areas of science and technology.
The project will be launched on International Women's Day, March 8, 2011.
"Women and Science" Activity at the Museum: On March 8, the museum will host "Women and Science": an activity open to the public.
*At 16:30 and 18:00 there will be a tour in the museum of discoveries made by women scientists throughout history, such as Mari Curie and Rachel Carson.
*At 17:00 there will be a workshop on DNA identification based on the work of scientist Rosalind Franklin
*At 17:30 there will be a "Flashlight in the Dark" workshop based on the work of scientist Emily de Shatla.
*On March 8 the museum will offer a discounted entrance fee of 10 NIS for women.
*From 19:30-21:00 a discussion will take place on the subject of "Science and Technology: For Men Only?": educators as an influential factor in young women's choices of study and careers in science and technology. Participants: Dr. Ronit Ashkenazi, Dr. Nurit Kirsch, and Professor Ariel Derbsy. Moderator: Liad Modrick. The panel is directed towards educators, and advance registration is required. Entrance is free.
*Additional events to encourage young women to choose to study and pursue careers in science and technology will take place throughout the year and will include short films in which successful women scientists are interviewed. In addition an interactive display will be created: a virtual doll who will discuss gender and science with visitors. There will also be a three day event which is to include workshops, meetings with scientists, and lectures on the subject of gender. The 2011-2012 academic year will feature educational workshops for teachers on how to strengthen young women in the areas of science and technology.
*As part of the museum's agenda to promote young women to choose science and technology, the museum will host the fame lab contest and the young scientists contest.
Monday to Thursday 10:00 to 18:00; Friday 10:00 to 14:00; Saturday 10:00 to 15:00; Sundays closed
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